Vail Family Holidaze Dec. 17-25,31 2011

Saturday, December 17
5:30 p.m. Tree Lighting Ceremony, Slifer Plaza in Vail Village

Sunday, December 18
8 a.m. Jingle Bellz Snowshoe, Lionshead

Monday, December 19
2-5 p.m. Candy Cane Patrol, Golden Peak, Vista Bahn and Lionshead base areas
3-5 p.m. Kids Zone, Vail Village and Lionshead
3-6 p.m. Santa’s Workshop, The Four Seasons Vail
5 p.m. Wonder Voice – Free holiday concert at Solaris Plaza
7-9:30 p.m. Carolers roaming through Vail Village and Lionshead

Tuesday, December 20
2-5 p.m. Candy Cane Patrol, Golden Peak, Vista Bahn and Lionshead base areas
3-5 p.m. Kids Zone, Vail Village and Lionshead
3-6 p.m. Santa’s Workshop, Vail Marriott 
5 p.m. Colorado Children’s Chorale – Free concert at Solaris Plaza
5 p.m. Menorah Lighting, Slifer Plaza in Vail Village
7-9:30 p.m. Carolers roaming through Vail Village and Lionshead

Wednesday, December 21
2-5 p.m. Candy Cane Patrol, Golden Peak, Vista Bahn and Lionshead base areas
3-5 p.m. Kids Zone, Vail Village and Lionshead
3-6 p.m. Santa’s Workshop, The Antlers
3:15-4 p.m. Skate with the Stars, Solaris Plaza Ice Rink and Arrabelle Square Ice Rink
5 p.m. Winter Solstice on Ice, Solaris Plaza Ice Rink
7-9:30 p.m. Carolers roaming through Vail Village and Lionshead

Thursday, December 22
2-5 p.m. Candy Cane Patrol, Golden Peak, Vista Bahn and Lionshead base areas
3-5 p.m. Kids Zone, Vail Village and Lionshead
3-6 p.m. Santa’s Workshop, Manor Vail
3:15-4 p.m. Skate with the Stars, Solaris Plaza Ice Rink and Arrabelle Square Ice Rink
5 p.m. Winter Solstice on Ice, Solaris Plaza Ice Rink
7-9:30 p.m. Carolers roaming through Vail Village and Lionshead

Friday, December 23
2-5 p.m. Candy Cane Patrol, Golden Peak, Vista Bahn and Lionshead base areas
3-5 p.m. Kids Zone, Vail Village and Lionshead
3-6 p.m. Santa’s Workshop, Arrabelle at Vail Square
3:15-4 p.m. Skate with the Stars, Solaris Plaza Ice Rink and Arrabelle Square Ice Rink
5 p.m. Winter Solstice on Ice, Solaris Plaza Ice Rink
7-9:30 p.m. Carolers roaming through Vail Village and Lionshead

Saturday, December 24
9-10 a.m. Carolers at the Vista Bahn, Lionshead and Golden Peak base areas
2-5 p.m. Candy Cane Patrol at the Golden Peak, Vista Bahn and Lionshead base areas
3-5 p.m. Kids Zone, Vail Village and Lionshead
6-8 p.m. Kids After Dark Party, Lionshead at the base of the gondola

Sunday, December 25
9-10 a.m. Carolers at the Vista Bahn, Lionshead and Golden Peak base areas

Saturday, December 31
6:15 p.m. Torchlight Parade and Fireworks, Golden Peak
7-10 p.m. First Night Family Activities, Adventure Ridge
8 p.m–1:30 a.m. Vail New Year’s Eve 2012, Dobson Arena, www.vailnye.com

Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 17, 2011 – 5:30 p.m.
Slifer Plaza in Vail Village          
A kick off to Vail’s holiday season, the tree lighting ceremony is a great way to get the whole family in the holiday spirit. Starting at 5:30 p.m. in Slifer Plaza, Vail will come alive with holiday carols, appearances by Vail dignitaries, holiday characters and of course the lighting of the tree!

Jingle Bellz Snowshoe
December 18, 2011 – 8 a.m.
Lionshead, Base of the Eagle Bahn gondola       
Come run, walk or shuffle and get some exercise before all of your holiday treats! The Jingle Bellz Snowshoe is a non-competitive event on Vail Mountain for the whole family; all abilities are welcome. Registration is FREE and includes complimentary jingle bells. Bring your own snowshoes and holiday cheer! For those participants needing snowshoes, rentals will be available on site.  Check the registration tab for more details on signing up for the event.

Candy Cane Patrol
December 19-24, 2011 – 2-5 p.m.
Golden Peak, Vista Bahn and Lionshead base areas       
Keep an eye out for our Candy Cane Patrol who will be stationed at the base of Golden Peak, the Vista Bahn and the Eagle Bahn gondola from 2-5 p.m. Monday – Saturday. They will be passing out festive treats and holiday cheer for everyone to enjoy.

Kids Zone
December 19-24, 2011 – 3-5 p.m.
Vail Village and Lionshead         
NEW this year, Vail Family Holidaze will be turning Vail Village and Lionshead into a winter wonderland with multiple FREE themed activities for kids and their families. Pick up a Kids Zone map at any of the event stations and let the fun begin. Visit all of the stations and receive a Vail Family Holidaze prize. Activities Include: Ornament making, snowman decorating, the Vail Arctic Express train rides, Santa’s Workshop sponsored by the VRD, fireside story time and a puppet theater at the Vail Public Library, s’more making, Caroling Karaoke, entertainers and more!! 

Holiday Concerts
December 19 & 20, 2011 – 3:30 p.m.
Solaris Plaza in Vail Village         
Come enjoy two family-friendly holiday concerts in Solaris Plaza. On Monday, December 19, a cappella group Wonder Voice will perform powerful renditions of holiday favorites and the greatest hits from the last 70 years. The Colorado Children’s Chorale will take the stage in on Tuesday, December 20 for a concert that will feature classic holiday songs as well as other pieces from their extensive repertoire. Concerts are complimentary and open to the public. The venue opens at 3:30 p.m. each day.

Carolers
December 19-23, 2011 – 7-9:30 p.m.
December 24 & 25, 2011 – 9-10 a.m.
Roaming through Vail Village and Lionshead       
Keep an eye out for the Dickens Carolers roaming through Vail Village and Lionshead from 7-9:30 p.m. Monday – Friday as well as from 9-10 a.m. at the base of the Vista Bahn, Eagle Bahn gondola and Golden Peak on Saturday and Sunday morning.
 
Menorah Lighting
December 20, 2011 – 5 p.m.
Slifer Plaza in Vail Village          
Come take part in the first night of Hanukkah during the Menorah Lighting Ceremony in Slifer Plaza. The B’nai Vail Jewish Congregation will light the Menorah each night of the Hanukkah holiday at this time.

Skate with the Stars
December 21-23, 2011 – 3:15-4 p.m.
Solaris Plaza Ice Rink and Arrabelle Square Ice Rink      
Come enjoy an experience of a lifetime and join national and international competitors as they share the ice Wednesday, Thursday and Friday before they perform in the Winter Solstice on Ice skating shows. Spaces are extremely limited so be sure to register in advance at the skate rental shop at each of the rinks.  Please see the FAQ for more details on signing up for this fun event.

Winter Solstice on Ice
December 21-23, 2011 – 5 p.m.
Solaris Plaza Ice Rink in Vail Village        
Join national and international figure skating competitors including current World Champion Patrick Chan and 2010 US National Champion Rachael Flatt as they perform during the Winter Solstice on Ice skating shows. These events will take place Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the Solaris Plaza ice rink starting at 5 p.m. All shows are complimentary and open to the public. 

Kids After Dark Party
December 24, 2011 – 6-8 p.m.
Base of the Eagle Bahn gondola in Lionshead       
Kids, this one’s for you! Come to Lionshead for an evening of activities and games that is not to be missed. The party will include music, games and tons of fun.

Torchlight Parade and Fireworks
December 31, 2011 – 6:15 p.m.
Golden Peak           
A Vail tradition on New Year’s Eve is the torchlight parade and fireworks. Come watch skiers form a glowing train as they ski down Golden Peak, illuminated with glow sticks. Viewing for this spectacle will take place at the base of Golden Peak. Fireworks will light up the sky immediately following the parade.

First Night Family Activities
December 31, 2011 – 7-10 p.m.
Adventure Ridge           
After the Torchlight Parade and Fireworks, bring the whole family to Lionshead and head up the gondola to Adventure Ridge for an evening of fun at the First Night Party. The event runs from 7-10 p.m. and is sure to provide enjoyment for all ages. The gondola ride and select activities are complimentary. Packages will be available to purchase discounted dinner and activities to keep the fun going. All children must be accompanied by a chaperone.

Vail New Year’s Eve 2012
December 31, 2011 – 8 p.m.–1:30 a.m.
Dobson Arena
At Vail New Year’s Eve 2012 it's all about the music, dancing and partying. Ring in the New Year with DJ Logic and Golden b mixing top 40, dance, house, hip hop and the best of the rest! Dobson Arena will become Club Dobson with Vail's largest dance floor, unreal sound, lights and special effects. Midnight brings a Korbel Champagne toast, balloon drop and confetti blizzard. Tickets are now on sale starting at just $50 at www.vailnye.com, through the Vail Marketplace Box Office in person or by calling 970-845-8497 and at Last Course Dessert Bar & Pastries in the Riverwalk in Edwards. Vail New Year’s Eve 2012 is an 18 and over event.

Vail Family Holidaze is presented by Cadillac, Vail Mountain and Town of Vail

 

                   

Is there a cost to attend any of the Vail Family Holidaze concerts and events?
No, all Vail Family Holidaze concerts and events offered to guests at no cost.

Where will the concerts and events take place?
Nearly all of the concerts and events will take place outdoors, so attendees are encouraged to dress appropriately.  All venues for concerts and ice skating shows are standing room only.  Please refer to the concert and event schedules for specific locations.

Where do I park for the events?
You are highly encouraged to park in either the Vail Village or Lionshead parking structures on South Frontage Road. Street parking is not permitted until all public parking facilities are completely full.

How do I sign my child up to Skate with the Stars?
Registration for Skate with the Stars will take place at the skate rental shops in Vail Square and Solaris Plaza. Advance registration will begin at 2:30 p.m. prior to each session. Only day-of registration will be taken for each session; participants will not be allowed to register for future sessions. There is a very limited amount of room in each of the Skate with the Stars sessions, so those interested are encouraged to sign up promptly when registration opens as these sessions will fill quickly. Participants must be competent ice skaters to join in the event.  There is no cost to participate in Skate with the Stars.

Jingle Bellz Snowshoe- December 18, 8 a.m.
This all-ages, all-abilities fun run will begin and end at the Lionshead base area. There is no cost for to participate. Complimentary snowshoe rentals will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration Form